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MPEG-2 Patents Have Expired (mpegla.com)

Posted by msmash on from the rejoice dept.

New submitter jabuzz writes: Unless you live in the Philippines or Malaysia, then MPEG-2 has now joined the likes of MP3 and AC3 and gone patent free with the expiration of US patent 7,334,248.

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  1. What does that mean? by ELCouz · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    The CODEC is way out of date. I see no use even if the patent is expired.

  2. Re:Valentine's Day on SlashDot by MightyYar · · Score: -1, Offtopic

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    Also, some lube and enemas.

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